Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Rear View Monitor

The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when
reversing.

WARNINGAlways drive carefully confi rming the safety of the rear and the
surrounding conditions
by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it
may cause an
accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a
visual assist device
when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be diff erent
from the actual
conditions.

CAUTION

Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions:
Using the rear view
monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in injury or vehicle
damage or both.

Icy or snow-covered roads.

Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.

The liftgate/trunk lid is not fully closed.

The vehicle is on a road incline.

When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor
or the screen and may be
dimmer than usual, which could cause diffi culty in confi rming the
surrounding conditions
of the vehicle. Always drive carefully confi rming the safety of the
rear and the surrounding
conditions by looking directly with your eyes.

Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera
position and angle may deviate.

Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be
waterproof.

The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing
agents, organic solvents,
wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled
on the cover, wipe off
with a soft cloth immediately.

Do not rub the camera cover forcefully with an abrasive or hard
brush. The camera cover or
lens may be scratched which might aff ect the images.

NOTE

If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off
using a soft cloth. If it
cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent.

If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to
hot), the rear view
monitor may not operate correctly.

When replacing the tires, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Replacing the tires could
result in deviation of the guide lines which appear on the display.

If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a
collision, the alignment of
the rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have
deviated. Always
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

If “No Video Signal Available” is indicated in the display, there
could be a problem with
the camera. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE:
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock
spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over–wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until i ...